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Artwork copyright Deborah Mersky. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.
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Artwork copyright Deborah Mersky. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission (detail).
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Artwork copyright Deborah Mersky. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2016.
Blue Leaf Blanket, 1994
Deborah Mersky
(American, born 1955)
Location: Meridian High School, Bellingham
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Artist Deborah Mersky states that the natural imagery of her composition Blue Leaf Blanket is "a celebration of the mystery and beauty in repeated patterning".
This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Meridian School District.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Artist Deborah Mersky creates artworks in a variety of media, including painting, prints, and large-scale public installations. She notes, "The overlapping worlds of nature and human habitation on earth is what interests me, particularly the delicate, off kilter moment we currently reside in."
Deborah Mersky grew up in Austin, Texas, lived in Seattle for many years, and now lives near Johnson City, Texas. She earned a Master of Fine Arts degree at the University of Washington in Seattle and has been exhibiting her work since 1980.
ARTWORK DETAILS
| Material Category | Work on paper - print |
| Medium | Hand-colored clay print on paper |
| Dimensions | 52 in x 39 in (sheet) |
| ID Number | WSAC1995.201.000 |
| Acquisition Method | Direct purchase |
| Artist Location | Texas, United States |
Location Information
| Agency | Meridian School District |
| Artwork Location | Meridian High School Theater |
| WA County | Whatcom |
| Placement | Interior |
| Site Type | Public School |
| Address | 194 W Laurel Road Bellingham, WA 98226 |
| Geo. Coordinates | 48.856220, -122.490982 |
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